The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for bilateral bunionectomy residuals is denied as her condition does not result in actual loss of use of the foot.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran has pain and swelling but can still walk, which means she does not have a degree of disability comparable to one manifested by a loss of use or function of her feet.
- Claimed conditions
- bunionectomy residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 30, 2023
- Citation
- 23047722
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have caused wear and tear on his clothing, specifically the manual wheelchair, shoe orthotics, and topical cream for eczema. The Board has granted annual clothing allowances for 2013 due to these conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected bunionectomy residuals. The claim will be reconsidered based on the additional evidence obtained.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's preexisting left foot condition, including a bunionectomy, worsened during her service and is therefore service-connected.
- Denied
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